The CMS-6R4-CE console management switch is designed for economical remote network management.
The device features six RS232 ports that provide access to the equipment's console ports, four power outlets to perform remote reboot or on/off control, plus an internal modem with dial-back features for secure out-of-band access.
It can be accessed via TCP/IP web browser, telnet or out-of-band via the internal modem or local terminal port.
The six RS232 serial ports can be individually accessed by number, name or group. Each serial port can be separately configured using simple commands to set the port password, data rates, flow control and other operating parameters. The device allows the connection of any two ports on the switch, even when the ports are using different communications settings.
The device supports address-specific IP security masks and two different levels of user security. The Supervisor level provides complete access to all port functions, operating features and configuration menus while the Non-Supervisor level is suitable for co-location applications where users are only permitted to view status and connect to the ports allowed by their user name and password.
The device allows the user to assign each of the four AC power outlets plug names and view plug status. Outlets can be individually switched on, off or rebooted using the plug numbers or names. For power sequencing, each plug can be assigned a power-up time and will wait for the selected duration before turning on the next plug.
The internal 33.6 Kbps modem provides secure dial-in capability. A password feature prevents unauthorised access to sensitive command functions. Each menu-defined password can be assigned an individual user name for easy reference and an optional dial back number that instructs the unit to call the user at a predefined number before allowing access.
